Lymphatics Investigators Meeting

Event Details

In an effort to facilitate development of research into lymphatic function and organ function, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and the National Heart Lung and Blood Institution (NHLBI) will be having a joint meeting of investigators under their joint initiative on lymphatics research. The meeting will be held on November 10, 2014, at the NIDDK in Bethesda, MD.

The purpose of the meeting is to bring investigators funded under the initiative to meet with each other, and other invited speakers in the area of research, in order to facilitate formation of collaborations and accelerate research.

Agenda

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Lymphatics Initiative Investigators Meeting

Session 2: Scientific Areas of Common Interest and Future Directions:

What are areas of common interest and potential collaborations across projects?

What are important needed areas of research to understand the role of lymphatics in health and disease of tissues, organs and organ systems?

NOTE: Presentations are to be 15 minute presentations plus 10 minutes of question and answer. They should include a description of the research and, as well, highlight any special tools or techniques that may be useful for potential collaborators.